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As the race for the White House looks more and more everyday like Donald Trump vs. Hilary Clinton, Florida still wields heavy influence on how the rest of the campaign could turn out. Matt Galka tells us about the roll the sunshine state has yet to play.

Florida’s 29 electoral votes are always enticing to candidates vying for the White House. And as likely nominees Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton fire up their campaigns heading into Summer…a number of Florida names are being tossed around as potential future Vice Presidents.

Senator Bill Nelson’s name has come up as a possible choice for Clinton. But when we asked him about a potential Clinton/Nelson ticket, he was non committal.

“Well, I’m not going to comment on that, it’s too premature,” said Sen. Nelson.

Still, he thinks Florida will be blue in November

“When Americans look at choosing a president, they realize that they’re viewing more than just an executive, they’re viewing a leader of the free world and they’re electing a person to be Commander in Chief. And Hilary will win Florida over Donald Trump in November,” he said.

Florida Governor Rick Scott’s name has come up multiple times as a potential pick for Donald Trump, but his camp is saying no.

His former chief of staff tried to quell the rumors this week.

“I think the Governor’s made it clear that he has the job he wants, he has a lot more work to do and he’s not leaving it,” said Melissa Stone.

And Scott himself told national media that he doesn’t have interest in the post. But if not Florida’s Governor, how about the Attorney General? Pam Bondi’s name was floated out there by one of her political consultants Thursday night. Bondi was one of the earliest Florida politicians to endorse Trump.